I have a long running thread on my own forum about why it's a very good idea to be armed while out in the wilds. For multiple reasons; defense and signalling for rescue being the top two. Being out in the 'middle of nowhere' is a prime time to be armed because there isn't a cavalierly to come rushing in at the last moment. Its just you and the threat so providing yourself options ahead of time is the smart way to go.Someone in the comments actually thought it was funny that he had a Glock with him "in the middle of nowhere." Yeah.... Must not get out much. Anytime I'm out there, I'd have one and a spare mag or two.
You can tell the guy in the video was stressing hard but he also was able to keep it together pretty well. He was moving away from the threat, keeping the pistol up and ready and even made some noise to scare away the mountain lion. Doesn't look like he hit it with either shot but the outcome was a win as he was able to walk away unharmed.
Good video. I'm stealing it for the thread I mentioned above